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SCAM ALERT

Schleicher County officials are warning residents of individuals in Eldorado who are representing themselves as Census workers

County Commissioners Meet

Schleicher County Commissioners met Tuesday, October 15th, and heard from County Treasurer Jennifer Henderson that the conversion to the new bookkeeping system is underway. She explained that there are problems linking the new system to the county’s payroll system and said she hopes the conversion is complete before having to write paper payroll checks.

SCISD Trustees Compare Teacher Pay with Area Schools

The Schleicher County ISD board of trustees heard Monday night from Ashley Broughton, a payroll consultant with the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB). Broughton joined the board meeting by video conference as she reported the results of a “pay study” TASB had conducted for the school district.

Annual SCMC Health Fair Slated Wednesday, October 23rd

Schleicher Medical Center will host its annual Health Fair on Wednesday, October 23rd at the Schleicher County Civic Center. Everything is slated to get underway at 10 a.m. and continue until 2 p.m.

City Council Meets, Hears Water Storage Tank Project Is Complete

The Eldorado City Council met Tuesday evening, October, 15th and heard from civil engineer Tom Brown who advised that the installation of the city’s new ground storage water tank on Pecan Street is complete.

Eldorado Game Association Gearing Up for Annual Game Dinner

The Eldorado Game Association is hosting their annual first day of deer season game dinner and raffle on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 6:00 pm at the Eldorado Civic Center, one mile south of Eldorado on Hwy 277. Drawing prizes include over 100 guns and pistols, cross bow, high-end coolers, generator, gift cards, hunting accessories and other prizes. The Grand Prize this year is a 2024 Polaris Ranger 570 Crew ATV donated by APEX Clean Energy.
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Obituaries
Sandra Jane Helmers
Sandra Jane Helmers
Sandra Jane Helmers was born on July 30, 1942 to Sarah and Emmett (Bud) Hall, and passed away peacefully on October 3, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. A lifelong West Texan, she graduated from …
Joy Wiedenmann
Joy Wiedenmann
Joy Wiedenmann of Eldorado, Texas passed away August 20, 2024. She lived a FULL life full of love, especially for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. There wasn’t anything she …
Juan D. Gauna
Juan started his work ethic at a very young age, working with his father chopping mesquite and cactus for surrounding ranches, earning five cents a day. As a young married man he supported his family …
LOCAL PUBLIC NOTICES
October 17, 2024
1) Notice of General Election
October 3, 2024
1) Public Notice of Test of Automatic Tabulating Equipment
September 12, 2024
Tom Green County Fresh Water District #2 Request for Qualifications
September 5, 2024
1) Tom Green County Fresh Water District #2 Request for Qualifications; 2) Schleicher County Hospital District Budget Hearing
August 29, 2024
1) Preliminary Notice and Public Review of a Proposed Activity in the Floodplain (English and Spanish) 2) Schleicher County Hospital District Budget and Tax Rate Hearing
SPORTS
SURROUNDED BY WARBIRDS -- Andrez Gomez (52) secures the legs of a Junction runner as his teammates Ronin Herrera (55), Bradon Criswell (72), Josh Guzman (33) and Cole Meador (23) close in to finish the play on Thursday, October 10, 2024, as the Eldorado Eagles JV team hosted the Junction Eagles at Larry Mitchel Stadium. Junction won the game 16-0. -- MANDI UMPHRESS | THE ELDORADO SUCCESS
Eagles JV Falls to Junction 16-0
The Eldorado Eagles junior varsity squad lost 16-0 to the Junction Eagles junior varsity unit on Thursday, October 10th at Larry Mitchel Stadium in Eldorado.
MIDDLE SCHOOL XC RUNNERS -- Eldorado Middle School cross country runners posed for a photo on Wednesday, October 2nd in Sonora. They include (Front L-R) Coach Kelsey Fillmon, Alexis Rodriguez, Brooklyn Cathey, Ryelee Swindle, Willow McSherry, Destany Martinez, Aliyah Vasquez, Lexie Luna, Daphne Granado, Gabriel Sierra, Tyler Hernandez, (Back L-R) Kylie Chavez, Morrigan Starr, Mirella Martinez, Nayana Montoya, Isabel Chavez, Isabela Leija, Weldon Sissom, Kieran Griffin, Brindon Gamez, Markos Moya, Jack Chavez, and Coach Sydney Covarrubiaz. -- COURTESY PHOTO | COURTNEY CROW CHAVEZ
EMS Runners Compete in Sonora XC Meet
Eldorado Middle School competed in the Sonora Middle School District Cross Country Meet on October 2, 2024. The seventh grade girls finished in first place with a score of 20 points.
Eagles Junior Varsity Gets 34-6 Win Over Harper JV Squad
The Eldorado Eagles junior varsity squad defeated the Harper Longhorns JV team 34-6 on Thursday, September 26th in Harper.
THAT’S AS FAR AS YOU GO! -- Eldorado fans roared their approval as Eagles linebacker Eleazar Hernandez (2) upended Harper Longhorns running back Justin Wilke (12) as the two teams met at Larry Mitchel Stadium on Friday, September 27th for Eldorado High School’s 2024 Homecoming game. The Eagles took an early lead and extended it through the first three quarters on the way to a 30-13 victory. Eldorado will enjoy a bye this week before heading to Iraan to open district play on Friday, October 11th. -- J.L. MANKIN | THE ELDORADO SUCCESS
Eagles Upend Harper to Claim 30-13 Homecoming Victory
Jasi Galindo had a big night on Friday, September 26th. Not only did the EHS senior account for 202 of the Eldorado Eagles’ 379 yards of offense, he scored three touchdowns along the way and accounted for a defensive interception as he paced the Eagles to a 30-13 win over the Harper Longhorns.
EMS GRIDIRON ACTION -- Eldorado Middle School Eagles linebacker Markos Moya tracked down Harper’s quarterback and took him to the ground on Thursday, September 26th in Harper. Moya also scored all three of Eldorado’s touchdowns as the young Warbirds claimed the 18-6 victory. --  MANDI UMPHRESS | THE ELDORADO SUCCESS
EMS Eagles Defeat Harper 18-6
The Eldorado Middle School Eagles defeated the Harper Junior High Longhorns 18-6 on Thursday, September 26th at Larry Mitchel Stadium in Eldorado.
Concho Valley
ASU Reports Record Fall Enrollment
For the second straight year, Angelo State University has set a new record for fall enrollment, topping 11,500 students for the first time.
ASU Symphony Orchestra ‘Melodies of Majesty’ Concert
The Angelo State University Symphony Orchestra will present its first concert of the fall season on Thursday, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m. in the First Presbyterian Church at 32 N. Irving St. in downtown San Angelo.
The Plein Air Landscape: Selections from the Permanent Collection
The San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts presents The Plein Air Landscape: Selections from the Permanent Collection, a new exhibition that will be open to the public from October 18, 2024 to February 23, 2025.
Lone Star State
GENERAL ELECTION: Early Voting Begins Next Week in Texas
Early voting for the Nov. 5 general election begins Monday, Oct. 21 and ends on Nov. 1. Texas voters will be choosing from a full slate of candidates, from president to U.S. senator to various county positions.
Fight Over West Texas Nuclear Waste Plan to Reach U.S. Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to take up a yearslong dispute over a plan to ship highly radioactive nuclear waste to rural West Texas, a case that could have sweeping implications for how the nation deals with a growing stockpile of waste generated by nuclear power plants.
State Legislators to Tackle Skyrocketing Home Insurance Rates
Top state lawmakers plan to address soaring homeowners insurance premiums when they return to Austin in January for the next legislative session, according to the Houston Chronicle.
RRC Eyes New Rules for Geothermal Energy
Texas has been at the forefront of energy regulation and innovation for more than a century, and the RRC has new proposed rules for public comment to administer legislation in the geothermal energy front in Texas.
October Is Fire Prevention Month
While fire safety is important all year, Fire Prevention Month is the perfect time for a refresher on lifesaving steps to protect your family and home. One of the most important actions you can take is to make sure your home has working smoke alarms. In fact, smoke alarms are so critical that this year’s Fire Prevention Week (October 6-12) theme is, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!”
Lifestyle
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How one 83-year-old fell into a fraudster’s fear bubble – and how gift cards played a key role
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Responding to work emails after hours contributes to burnout, hostility
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The latest Halloween trick-or-treat trends, according to Instacart data
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